MOM

You are a beautiful person,
Inside and out--no matter
What you think.  Yes, you
Get confused--but you still matter.

You get sad because you can't
Do all the things you used to.
That comes with age.  You fall a lot--you're
Unsteady.  EMS and Station 15 know you.

You don't have a mean bone in your
Body--cranky yes, but mean no.
I'm just the same--I am my
Mother's daughter you know.

People that are beautiful on
The outside can be very ugly
Inside.  That's not you.  How many
People tell you you're a Sweetie?

You care about others, family and
Friends as well.  Sometimes
People hurt you--I'm the only one
You cry in front of and tell at times.

You're not a perfect angel--
But you're pretty darn close.
Your sweetness and your kindness
Are what folks remember most.

Some day, you'll remember a whole
Joke--not just part of one.
You love our dogs and they love you.
Cuddling with Grammie is their idea of fun.

I never knew Grandpa, and Grandma
I loved to death.  But I'm sure they're
So proud of you and the things you've
Done, as well as your red hair.